constitutional law

Looks at the history of the writing of the United States Constitution, discussing that the nation is still suffering from the consequences of disputes and decisions made in 1787, as the new government was being created.

Contains profiles of forty-five U.S. Supreme Court decisions that have had a significant impact on American society, covering cases regarding business and government law, with overview essays on the legal principles of federal powers and separation of powers, federalism and state powers, labor and labor practices, military law and issues, Native Americans, taxation, and antitrust, business, corporate, and contract law.

Contains profiles of over twenty-seven U.S. Supreme Court decisions that have had a significant impact on American society, covering cases regarding equal protection and civil rights, with overview essays on the legal principles of reproductive rights, segregation and desegregation, voting rights and election issues, and rights of immigrants, gays, lesbians, and the disabled.

Contains profiles of thirty U.S. Supreme Court decisions that have had a significant impact on American society, covering cases regarding equal protection and civil rights, with overview essays on the legal principles of affirmative action, the right to die and assisted suicide, civil rights and equal protection, and gender discrimination and sexual harassment.

Contains profiles of forty-eight U.S. Supreme Court decisions that have had a significant impact on American society, covering cases regarding criminal justice and family law, with overview essays on the legal principles of capital punishment, criminal law and procedure, family law, juries, juvenile court and laws, and search and seizure.

Since America's earliest days, people have come from all over the world to live here, but it isn't easy. Their right to enter the country has been challenged many times, and it is still challenged today. From the early Europeans to modern-day immigrants and refugees, people have fought to enter the United States, and the Constitution has changed over time to meet their needs. It has also challenged them. The argument continues today about immigrants from Muslim countries. Is anyone allowed to come to America, and what does the Constitution really say about immigration? Readers will explore the answers to these questions.

"A revealing book about how government, law enforcement, and bureaucratic interests are seizing property, children, savings, and fundamental American rights-and how to fight back"-Provided by publisher.

Provides an introduction to the United States Supreme Court, including how it was formed, the responsibilities it has, and how some of the decisions it has made have changed history.

"The Constitution is more than words on paper: it influences our lives every day, even the lives of kids! . . . readers will examine important ideas like compromise and law, learn about this document's history and discover its enduring relevance"--Publisher.

The author explains and discusses the United States Constitution.